At the time, the Brazilian managed to handle the indisposition humorously with his trademark smile via tweet from his hospital bed saying: “Good morning to all those who began the New Year with dengue.”

Ronaldo, who retired in 2011 had a glittering football career with top European clubs including Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter Milan.

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